Plymouth Plane Crash, Pilot Rescued
Pilot Rescued with Serious Injuries After Plane Crashes in Plymouth Pond
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Local police assisted in the rescue operation alongside the Plymouth Fire Department and the Plymouth County Dive Team.
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Timeline variations across outlets show the crash and responder arrival occurred in the early morning, with around 7:30 a.m. reported by one outlet, 7:39 a.m. by others, and some noting 'shortly before 8 a.m.'
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Reports differ on the hospital destination for the injured pilot, with some saying he was taken to an area hospital and others noting a local hospital.
A small two-seat plane crashed into Curlew Pond in Plymouth, Massachusetts early Thursday morning, sending the pilot into the water with serious injuries. Responders arrived at the scene in Myles Standish State Forest at around 7:39 a.m., according to Cape Cod Times, though Boston 25 News reported the crash occurred closer to 7:45 a.m.
The pilot was pulled from the water and taken to a hospital. Investigators are still searching for any additional occupants, according to Wicked Local.
Pilot Pulled from Pond After Early Morning Crash
The plane went down in Curlew Pond, a 46-acre body of water with a maximum depth of 33 feet. The aircraft was found overturned in the water, according to Boston 25 News. The Plymouth Fire Department and the Plymouth County Dive Team responded to pull the pilot to safety. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Local police also assisted in the rescue operation. The scene sits inside Myles Standish State Forest, a large public woodland in southeastern Massachusetts. The remote location made the response more challenging for crews.
Search Underway for Possible Second Occupant
Officials have not confirmed whether anyone else was on board the two-seat plane. The Plymouth County Dive Team is actively searching the pond for additional victims, according to Patriot Ledger. Curlew Pond's depth of up to 33 feet makes underwater searches difficult and time-consuming.
State police and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation are also on scene assisting with the investigation. No names have been released. Officials say the search is still ongoing.
Cause of the Crash Still Under Investigation
Investigators have not said what caused the plane to go down. State police are leading the investigation into the crash, according to Cape Cod Times. No information has been released about the type of aircraft or where it was flying from.
Timelines vary slightly across reports. One outlet noted responders arrived around 7:30 a.m., while others placed arrival at 7:39 a.m. or shortly before 8 a.m. The investigation remains in its early stages, and officials have not given a timeline for conclusions.
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